Tools : A Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Book

	Introduction	6
Chapter 1	Measuring and marking tools	10
	Introduction: Measuring tools	12
	Measuring tools	14
	Introduction: Marking tools	24
	Marking tools	26
Chapter 2	Cutting tools	36
	Introduction: Saws	38
	Handsaws that make straight cuts	40
	Power saws that make straight cuts	52
	Handsaws that cut curves	66
	Power saws that cut curves	72
	Introduction: Planes	82
	Surface planes	84
	Scrapers and burnishers	100
	Power planes and jointers	102
	Trimming and other planes	108
	Drawknives and spokeshaves	116
	Introduction: Multiple cutter tools	122
	Multiple cutter planes	124
	Routers	126
	Introduction: Chisels and carving tools	134
	Flatback chisels	136
	Carving tools	146
	Carving knives	152
	Rasps, files, and rifflers	154
	Rotary cutter/grinder	156
	Introduction: Turning tools	158
	Lathes	160
	Turning tools	164
	Introduction: Hole-boring tools	168
	Braces, drills, and bits	170
	Power drills	174
	Mortise machine	184
	Biscuit joiners	185
Chapter 3	Assembly and finishing tools	186
	Introduction: Assembly tools	188
	Hammers and nail sets	190
	Screwdrivers	194
	Glue applicators	196
	Clamps	198
	Pliers and wrenches	206
	Introduction: Finishing tools	208
	Abrasive papers and wools	210
	Power sanders	212
	Brushes and other applicators	214
	Finishes	218
Chapter 4	The Workshop	224
	The ideal workspace	226
	Workbenches	230
	Vises, bench dogs, and hold-downs	234
	Workshop safety	238
Appendix	Micropedia	242
	Glossary	248
	Directory of sources	249
	Bibliography	250
	Index	252
	Acknowledgments	256